Country : Saudi Arabia 
Population : 5426 
Area : 29261 square km 
Currency : Saudi Riyal (SR) (SAR) 
Land : 100% 
Elevation : 679 M 
Water : NA
Time Zone : UTC+03:00 (AST) 
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This famous AlUla tourist attraction is a 50 meters tall elephant rock. The area is fenced off and entry is on a first-come basis at the entrance. You can relax in soft sunken sofas with cafes selling drinks. Sip a cup of Arabic coffee and fall in love with the drumming workshops for kids and adults.
Best Time to Visit : October to April
Entry Price : Free during summer | First come-first served
Book a package to visit the second most important city in the Hejaz region. It is an important destination after Mekkah in the region and you can visit the AlUla Old Town. Wander through the alleys with 900 mud houses, 5 town squares and over 500 shops. Visit the Mhalab Al Naqa where it is believed that Prophet Saleh's camel used to drink water.
Best Time to Visit : October to April
Entry Price : Based on the tour
Al Maraya means Mirror and is a mesmerizing tourist attraction in AlUla. This is a multipurpose entertainment and conference venue. This is the biggest mirrored building with 10,000 square meters of mirrors reflecting the landscape by the Guinness Book of World Records. It is best to visit the place when a festival is going on.
Best Time to Visit : October to April
Entry Price : Based on the tour
Higra or Al-Hijr is also known as Mada`in Salih. This is an archaeological site located in the Medina Province in Hejaz. Explore the fabulous remains from the Nabataean Kingdom which is designated as a World Heritage Site. Hegra was a bustling trade hub thousands of years ago and was left abandoned for about two millennia. The astounding inscriptions carved into cliffs is a must-see.
Best Time to Visit : October to April
Entry Price : Based on the tour
A famous thing to do in AlUla is the stargazing adventure. The sky in Saudi Arabia is clear most of the year. See a zillion stars on the horizon of AlUla and pick the dates as per the lunar calendar month. The 4 hours Stargazing Tour is one of the top things to do in AlUla with family and friends.
Best Time to Visit : October to April
Entry Price : $93.29 (adult) for four hours Stargazing Tour
Enjoy the amazing panoramic view of Al-Ula from the top of Hurat Alouird. Learn about significant archaeological items of the area at the Abu Raeid Museum. The museum is filled with archaeological displays that reflect the culture of the area. This is a top AlUla tourist attraction and a great place to take the kids.
